Positions Vacant: Animal Attendant/Driver AND Admin Assistant (2 Positions)

 

ANIMAL ATTENDANT/DRIVER: 

Dynamic new core team member required. Position is casual due to nature of the rosters - but is ongoing and long term.

Applicants need to be available to work for a minimum 5 days on a roster basis including weekends, school holidays and public holidays.

Shifts are from 7.30 AM -2:00 PM or from 2:00 PM – 7.30 PM.

Applicants must be available for all shifts - some consideration offered for regular commitments (ie sports/activities).  Doubles (all day) sometimes available.

Applicants must hold a current driver’s license

 

Animal Attendant / Driver Duties:  Duties for the general care and transport  of pets whilst in boarding or rescue include the following:

• Clean and sanitizes all kennels, runs, holding pens and related areas
• Administer and accurately record medications or other special requirements
• Ensure pets are always clean and smell fresh
• Assist with bathing pets whist in boarding and prior to departure
• Patrol kennels regularly picking up any animal waste and rubbish
• Feed each pet as prescribed and record appetites
• Recognize and report signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to Facility Supervisor or Administration
• Perform housekeeping, sanitizing dishes and laundry duties
• Make sure all pets are properly identified at all times
• Learn proper methods of animal restraint
• Assist Veterinarian/Animal Technician with animal restraint for vaccination, Microchips and general health checks.
• Provide transport for boarding clientele
• Provide collection of stray animals from the community
• Receive pets admitted for care with attention to proper identification and respective needs
• Assist in the release of pets to their owners as directed by Customer Service, Management, Facility Supervisor or Rescue Coordinator.

 

Animal Attendant / Driver / Skills:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Be energetic, quick to learn and have attention to detail
• Have good communication and team building skills
• Be hard working, reliable and responsible
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
• Be physically fit and able to maintain a busy schedule
• Be physically capable of managing large powerful dogs
• Work part of a team or autonomously when required
• Have knowledge of basic dog behaviour
• Be able to recognise and identify common breeds and crossbreeds
• Have knowledge of common diseases, symptoms and means of transmission

Attention Candidates: You MUST clearly state the position being applied for in your cover letter. Applications without cover letters may not be considered.

If you wish to be considered for either position - please state clearly at the head of your cover letter. “PLEASE CONSIDER FOR BOTH POSITIONS”

Shortlisted Candidates will be notified by personal emails

PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

Introducing a new position of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for our busy Boarding Kennels and Rescue Facility. This is a unique entry-level position for a motivated applicant. Position is casual but with guaranteed minimum hours. Long term/permanent prospects for the right candidate. Potential to extend into areas of animal care may be available but not guaranteed.Hours envisaged to be 4-5 days per week with some Saturday mornings.8:00 AM start to 3:30 PM Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM as a guide.

 

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant  Duties:

• Administering to telephone, computer and in person enquires
• Managing admission and departures of pets into boarding
• Recognize and record any unusual condition or abnormal behaviour of any pet being admitted
• Accurately record medication or other special requirements on admission
• Make sure animals are clean and smell fresh on departure
• Track deposits, payments and settling of accounts on departure
• Labeling and stocking of belongings, supplies and donations
• Maintaining and communicating dates changes  to Facility Manager
• Keep safe and clean reception/admission areas
• Assisting other areas of the Facility’s responsibilities as and when required
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

 

Receptionist Qualifications / Skills:

• Excellent telephone manner
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, and Word, Excel
• Ability to learn customised software programs
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and communications skills
• The ability to write grammatically correct memos and emails with professionalism and accuracy
• Relatively efficient typing skills
• The ability to properly organize files, folders, and schedule transport and vet appointments
• The ability to multitask and stay organized
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Handling pressure with customer listening focus
• Professionalism and organisation at all times.

Attention Candidates: You MUST clearly state the position being applied for in your cover letter. Applications without cover letters may not be considered.

If you wish to be considered for either position - please state clearly at the head of your cover letter. “PLEASE CONSIDER FOR BOTH POSITIONS”

Shortlisted Candidates will be notified by personal emails

PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER

 

Please confirm closing dates at original source link and ensure you take note of appropriate time zones for position closing times.  Please note, Veterinarycareers.com.au takes no responsibility for closing dates or removal of job positions advertised.

For next steps in application please register below.